Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Trek through the rainforest to Mandara Hut. Altitude: 1,860m to 2,700m. Time: 4 hours.
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Ascend through the moorland to Horombo Hut. Views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks start to open up.
Day 3: Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
Optional hike to Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Ridge to help with acclimatization. Spend another night at Horombo.
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Trek through the alpine desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Day 5: Summit Day & Uhuru Peak
Midnight start for the summit. Reach Gilman's Point and then Uhuru Peak. Descend back to Horombo Hut.
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Final descent to the gate. Collect certificates and return to Moshi/Arusha.